# Can You Change Your Mind About Having Kids? Helena de Groot On Waffling, Divorce, And Moving On

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Published: 2026-05-05T16:00:03+00:00
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Want more exclusive content from Dinky? Join the Patreon ! Shop items from our Dink Yourself segment. Today, we’re talking with Helena de Groot — creator, sound designer, storyteller, and the audio producer behind several beloved podcasts. Originally from Belgium, she's the producer of the Poetry Foundation's flagship interview show Poetry Off the Shelf, and the co-creator of the cult-classic Paris Review Podcast. Her newest project, Creation Myth , is an eight-part audio memoir for CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) — a deeply personal account of her experience wrestling with the decision to have children, or not. The series follows Helena from her certainty in her early years, through a marriage, an abortion, and a divorce, and beyond. TRIPS: Christmas Markets 2026!!! GET MORE FROM DINKY: Treat yourself to new merch! Wanna get your finances in order? Use our link to sign up for a FREE 34 day trial of YNAB (You Need A Budget) and support the show. Wanna connect with us on social media? You can find us on Substack , Instagram , TikTok , and Threads at @dinkypod. Follow us on YouTube. If you have a question or comment, email us at dinky@dinkypod.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dinky--5953015/support .

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